The Seattle Seahawks utilized rookie defensive back Nick Emmanwori in a variety of ways last season. His versatility had a profound impact on the Seahawks’ Super Bowl 60 triumph. Now entering his sophomore campaign, Emmanwori is looking for ways to be even better.
Pro Football Focus credited Emmanwori with having 64 pass-rushing snaps en route to a grade of 65.2. The former South Carolina standout had 20 quarterback pressures and 2.5 sacks. Not bad for a rookie safety.
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At Seattle’s latest mandatory minicamp practice, Emmanwori was seen picking up pass-rushing tips from 13th-year veteran EDGE DeMarcus Lawrence.
“Just how to win,” Emmanwori told Gregg Bell when asked what Lawrence was teaching him. “Not make it too complicated. A guy like him, he’s done it so long, anything he says is, like, green. Good to go. I’m just soaking up as much game as I can from him, and learning from him. He’s just giving me what he’s got.”
Emmanwori will continue playing a versatile role for Mike Macdonald’s defense as a sophomore. The possibilities are endless, and it appears the Seahawks’ coaching staff are toying with different alignments at minicamp. Expect Emmanwori to occasionally rush the passer during the 2026 season.
This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Nick Emmanwori picking up pass-rushing pointers from DeMarcus Lawrence
